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Ballard Inn

2.0 star property

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Hallway
Lobby
Exterior
2 indoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
$219
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Explore the area

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5300 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Space Needle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ballard Inn

Hotel in Ballard
This smoke-free hotel features 2 indoor pools, a health club, and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, self parking, and concierge services.
Ballard Inn offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 indoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Ballard Inn features 2 indoor swimming pools, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This historic hotel also offers concierge services, express check-out, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. Guests can use the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

Ballard Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per night)
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ballard Inn
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel
Ballard Inn Seattle
Ballard Inn Hotel Seattle

Ballard Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 527 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitchell, Newbury Park

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to close. It is absurd that they bait and switch people with website pictures. My family showed up for four evenings and would not stay. Of course to late to cancel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Evgeniia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Kodiak

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Basic-level services at historic facility

We anticipated a shared bathroom situation given the historic hotel. What we didn’t anticipate was the front desk is essentially at the Ballard Hotel, parking is tough in this neighborhood, and the swimming pool is located at the athletic club across the street which requires a lane reservation plus closed early (much to the dismay of my kiddo).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Norman, Centralia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy helping us when we checked in at the ballard was very kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ballard has many options for dining and is near the locks which are a must see. Ballard Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot in the heart of Ballard! Outdoor noise is less than I expected during the week, however noise from other occupants coming and going is disruptive at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As long as you are ok with the shared bath situation, this little sister of Hotel Ballard is a great deal. Ideally located, very comfortable beds, and way quieter than we expected given the busy and vibrant neighborhood. Staff was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaydin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorien

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint. Very small, but cozy and comfy room. We weren't expecting to have a shared bathroom experience (facilities are in the hall and shared by several rooms)…but it was never an issue and fun for our son to experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice area. Staff kind of meh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Business traveler
Once arrived no one there to greet me at Ballard Inn. Hotel Ballard assisted me and I was able to book with them and my stay was great. Thanks !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

E, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

brent

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness

Yech!

Half way decent, but the mini fridge was completely molded over. We had to throw away leftovers and remove fridge from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved that is was within walking distance from the venue for the concert we attended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the people who work for the Ballard Inn, and the area is perfect to visit Seattle. The gym accompanying the Ballrd Inn is the best part.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024